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EF12 CVH

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,481 mi
Last recorded147,481 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 147,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 147,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Nov 2024 139,893 miles

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Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged metal end bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 134,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edge keep an eye on them (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 123,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edge keep an eye on them (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limits and edges rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limits and edges rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,900 miles

Offside Front h/lamp washer outer cover missing

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges, scored, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal in gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 96,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges, scored, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal in gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,403 miles

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 12 May 2017 64,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 May 2016 50,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 38,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 38,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EF12 CVH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF12 CVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF12 CVH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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